Night Train to Cairo: A Filmmaker’s Global Adventures in Faith, War Zones, and Storytelling | EP 169

E169 - Night Train to Cairo: A Filmmaker’s Global Adventures in Faith, War Zones, and Storytelling | EP 169

Published: February 13, 2026

Duration: 1:02:30

Veteran filmmaker Craig D. Forest shares gripping stories from 60+ countries—war zones, famine regions, voodoo rituals in Haiti, exorcisms in Argentina, and miracles around the world—along with hard-won lessons on media, missions, and faith-filled storytelling from his book Night Train to Cairo.​
0:00 Intro: Craig’s bio, 60 nations, Night Train to Cairo overview.​5:10 Why the Book: Writing process, multiple rewrites, summer push to finish.​11:30 Purpose & Audience: Leaving a legacy for his kids and young filmmakers; previous book Commando Tactics.​18:20 Iraq War Zone: Crossing the border, Black Hawks, tanks, advice from U.S. sergeant, road to Baghdad warning.​25:40 Voodoo Drums in Haiti: Shooting for...